Week Four of Marriage Mondays. This week we are exploring a term called the "Transitionary Generation" and what that means for married couples building families. This is a weekly series released here on Mondays at 6PM where we will share about relationships and marriage as we build with one another as a family from week to week.
Looking at the true definition of the slang term "Clout" and Matthew 28, we explore the concept of influence and its importance in the life of a follower of Christ. Playing off of the lyrics from "Grew Up In This" from @BeTheSymbol's "Sainthood In The City vol. 1" which state "In the beginning was the Word - WORD UP! My pops said Word is bond don't ever say bluff." this series is a more uncut version of some talks and encouragement looking at God's inspired word the Bible and pointing out a few ideas catered towards teens and young adults to pray about while implementing into their own lives. (Video by Earthly Lynx Productions) Look out for an episode every Thursday at 12 noon on The Symbol's Youtube Channel.
Week Three of Marriage Mondays. This week is about the importance of scheduled time, and continuing to date. Please comment, like, subscribe, etc.
Looking at the story of Creation in Genesis 1, as well as Matthew 5; along with the Catechism of the Catholic Church and some concepts in local New York Culture, this episode is a call back to our original goodness in seeking to live a life of holiness with Jesus Christ.
Week Two of Marriage Mondays. This week is about praying together as a couple.
Please follow @Pinky2Heaven on Instagram, and for more information go to the "To Heaven" tab on this website.
I remember a few years back, when one of the Idente brothers came to me and said "What is your relationship like with Jesus?", then he paused and said "Before you answer, please remember that a lot of times we talk about 'God' and forget that he is three distinct divine persons. In this way, our relationship with the Father although can not separate from our relationship with Christ, or with the Holy Spirit, is very unique."
After that conversation, as my days went by I began to discern in my relationship with God which voice of which divine person of the Trinity was the one speaking with me in my life of prayer.
Specifically with the Holy Spirit, I could begin to understand the voice of a good friend that encourages and inspires, and for me specifically very much encourages my creativity.... And I started to realize especially that most of our images of the Holy Spirit as a 'bird' or 'dove' can be very deceiving for our spiritual lives as He is a Person - not an animal.
Above is an image based upon some words from St. Augustine, that I invite you to pray with me. I cannot tell you how, or determine how your relationship with the Holy Spirit should be(although there are some sources; books; the catechism; and of course the Bible itself that can help with that), but all I can say is to be open to Him, and begin to discern which dialogue with the Divine Persons is most prominent from day to day and week to week in your life of prayer.
Looking at the Latin root word of "Animation" and its meaning compared to its Hebrew counterpart word then examining against scripture in Genesis 2:7.
Immediately after releasing this episode, a conversation started with my little sister Zsanelle.
She texts me about 30 minutes later with the words "I want to do the activity you gave to those teens at the end of it." with which I simply reply, "Do it."
She continues with, "It's true for writing too. But then there's two ends from which we can look at the soul that's put into it: the author and the reader. First, the author uses their experiences and expression in words to create the text. But once a reader interprets the text, they too must use their own experiences and understanding in order to gain meaning from the text. So, in reading, it's like two souls are connected and communicating with each other."
Lastly, I reply with "Well, I think in all ways it's the 'artist' and the one 'receiving the art' or the 'producer' and 'consumer' of the art... You feel me?"
I simply wanted to share this conversation with my little sister who I am so very proud of as it plays into the self-reflection I was praying this weeks episode would lead you into. Much love.
Welcome to Marriage Mondays! This is a weekly series released here on Mondays at 6PM where we will share about relationships and marriage as we build with one another as a family from week to week. Please follow @Pinky2Heaven on Instagram, and for more information go to the "To Heaven" tab on this website.
A few things to look at.
1) Historically speaking these Kings would have arrived perhaps two years or more after the birth of Christ, after enduring a long journey to him to pay homage.
2) These men were not Jewish or a part of who would have been thought of a part of "God's promise" at the time.
3) They brought their gifts to do him homage.
4) They followed the "star" which was a sign from God.
5) Does every new day and new encounter with Jesus leave us new? Do we go home a "different way", in how we speak, act, and live our lives, always progressing and getting better?
I pray the Epiphany becomes our lifestyle from now until the day we are with Him again in eternity. Amen.
Looking at our Catholic concepts of sin, as well as the biblical Hebrew concepts of sin, the goal is to shift the perspective of how a young person sees sin, and deals with it in this world. Playing off of the lyrics from "Grew Up In This" from @BeTheSymbol's "Sainthood In The City vol. 1" which state "In the beginning was the Word - WORD UP! My pops said Word is bond don't ever say bluff." this series is a more uncut version of some talks and encouragement looking at God's inspired word the Bible and pointing out a few ideas catered towards teens and young adults to pray about while implementing into their own lives. Look out for an episode every Thursday at 12 noon on The Symbol's Youtube Channel.
To kick off 2019, we did something a bit different with this episode. Shaun McAfee co-hosts and we looked back at the highlights from 2018 to both reminisce and also catch up our newest listeners.
In the second segment, Brandon "Be The Symbol" Morel rejoins the show to discuss what the universality of the Church really means practically for him in inner city New York. He's the man behind most of the music you hear on Forte Catholic. Be sure to check out his art!
And finally, we give the people what they've been waiting for. We reveal the Top Ten Most Popular podcast episodes of 2018. Tune in to see which shows came out on top!
I am so grateful that the podcast grew so much this year, especially in the last few months! Thank y'all so much for your support this year and for sharing the show with your friends. I truly appreciate it.
Playing off of the lyrics from "Grew Up In This" from @BeTheSymbol's "Sainthood In The City vol. 1" which state "In the beginning was the Word - WORD UP! My pops said Word is bond don't ever say bluff." this series is a more uncut version of some talks and encouragement looking at God's inspired word the Bible and pointing out a few ideas catered towards teens and young adults to pray about while implementing into their own lives.
New year. New moves. New content coming soon.